Back to School Trends for 2017

Send Your Kids Back to School in Style

Summer has barely started in many parts of the United States, but the week after the 4th of July, stores have their back to school sections filled with the latest supplies for children of all ages. Nothing brings a tear of sadness to a child’s eye (or tears of joy to a parent at home with their children) then seeing rows of neatly stacked notebooks, magic markers and other assorted student necessities.

Emoji Wear is All the Rage

Those who use smartphones or are knowledgable about social media are familiar with emojis. They are digital facial or animated icons that people use in texts or on Facebook posts to express your emotions while talking without face to face contact.

Clothes that feature these adorable images can be found on clothing and accessories for older girls. This is an acceptable kind of character for girls who have outgrown Hello Kitty and Justice but still like to have an icon of some sort on their clothing.

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Emoji wear comes in dresses, tank tops and shirts, as well as bags like this one.

Perfect for Older Girls in the Upper Grades or Middle School

Disney Back to School Supplies Are a Must Have for Kids of All Ages

Both adults and children have become completely enamored with Disney’s newest film sensation, Descendants 2. After waiting two years for a sequel, fans of are finally getting some answers to what happened after the last movie ended.

Preschoolers also have their own favorite Disney characters from programs that have been created just for them. Sheriff Callie’s Wild West, Miles From Tomorrowland, Sofia the First, and Doc McStuffins are just a few of the shows that have their own cast of adorable characters.

Favorite shows for both boys and girls!

Thermos has a line of Funtainer thermoses that has some of the most popular characters for girls and boys, including Sofia the First, Cars, Paw Patrol, Frozen and Superman.

Nike Elite and Nike Vapor Basketball Socks

If you are the parent of a son over the age of nine, then you are more that familiar with this trend. It does not matter how cold it is, boys will wear long basketball shorts to school with a tee shirt and a pair of Nike basketball socks. No other brand or kind of sock will do.

As the mother of an upcoming ninth grader, I have decided not to pick this battle, even when there are fire drills in the dead of winter and he is cold.

The only sock you will see the boys in my area wear are Nike Elite, Nike Lebron Elite or Nike Vapor socks. At least they are long enough to cover most of their legs so it is almost like they are wearing pants!

Nike Socks for Growing Boys

There is an assortment of colors that you can choose from this line of socks. Stick to the basics and if your son is into pink or
lime green, you may be able to score good price on this line of male accessories.

LeBron James Sneakers

Sneakers have always been one of the most expensive back to school items, but nowadays expense of a single pair equates to a car payment.

But, if your son is craving a pair of LeBron James sneakers like my son was, it was an invaluable opportunity to teach him the value of a dollar. When he first showed my husband and me the pair he wanted, we just looked at him like he was crazy. Was he new to our home?

But he is well aware of how both of us always are on the lookout for the best deal on whatever we purchase, whether it is a television or a jar of peanut butter. He found a $200 pair on sale for $150 with free shipping. After showing it to me, I told him that my limit was $80 on sneakers-was he willing to pony up the dough for the other seventy bucks?

He was. And both of us are happy with the purchase because we both got what we wanted-and he learned how to bargain hunt for items he coveted!

Food Inspired Clothing

This dress is just one of the five patterns and colors available for girls. You can also choose from dresses with a candy pattern, a cupcake pattern, a cake pattern or a lollipop pattern. It is available in sizes 3/4 for little girls up to 12/13 for older girls.

These are just some of the popular back to school trends for 2017. Be on the lookout for sales so you can get yours for a fantastic price so both your child and you can begin the new year with a smile!